The pastor piously leading the congregation in a silent prayer while his wireless lapel microphone picks up a clear conversation from a passing delivery driver’s… Read More »2001 Archive: The Cordless Microphone Intercept
TLC has officially defined the 1999 dating scene: if you’re hanging out the passenger side of your best friend’s ride, don’t even bother. Part of… Read More »1999 Vintage: The “No Scrubs” Policy
Why was it a turning point? Because it was the night hip-hop officially became the “High Art” of the Grammys, Lauryn Hill became a legend,… Read More »1999 Classic: The 1999 Final Grammy Vibe
Why was it the “End of the Beginning”? Because it was the last year the old broadcast networks felt safe before the “Golden Age of… Read More »1999 Archive: The 1999 Final Emmy Vibe
“I spent $5,000 on a Y2K-compliant toaster.” “Why?” “Because if the world ends, I still want my sourdough perfectly browned.” Part of the 56 Adult… Read More »1999 Classic: The Budget
Why were all the school groups dressed the same? Because …Baby One More Time just dropped, and every airport terminal looked like a music video set. Part… Read More »1998 Classic: The Britney Effect
Why did Madonna start doing yoga? Because in 1998, she traded her “Material Girl” life for techno-beats and a British accent. Part of the 38… Read More »1998 Vintage: Madonna (Ray of Light)
Why Brad Pitt? For a movie that was so serious it made us miss the year he was a crazy person in a mental ward.… Read More »1997 Classic: The Seven Years in Tibet
Why were they the stars of the 90s? Because they allowed politicians to “Send a Message” without having to send a “Thank You” note to… Read More »1996 Classic: The Tomahawk Cruise Missile updates
How many Seinfeld characters does it take to change a light bulb? “What is the DEAL with these filaments?!” Part of the 51 Light Bulb… Read More »1995 Vintage: The Sitcom Star
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